Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in St. Joseph
The median dental assistant earns $43,500 a year in the St. Joseph metro, with most between $38,670 and $47,390.
25th percentile
$38,670
Entry / lower range
Median
$43,500
The typical pay
75th percentile
$47,390
Experienced / upper range
St. Joseph runs about 5% below the Missouri median. Versus the national median, it's about 10% below average.
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Dental Assistant salary in St. Joseph: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in St. Joseph?
The median dental assistant salary in the St. Joseph area is about $43,500, with most earning between $38,670 and $47,390 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is St. Joseph higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
St. Joseph runs about 5% below the Missouri state median for dental assistants.
How does St. Joseph compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in St. Joseph is about 10% below average.
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